Fund Formation Specialist

Opto Investments•New York, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Opto Investments is seeking an experienced fund formation specialist to work principally on its private fund platform, complex legal project management, regulatory compliance initiatives, and broader legal team responsibilities. The role requires technical aptitude and a desire to bring technology and efficiency into traditional legal functions. The specialist will own substantial projects and collaborate with internal teams—including Operations, Investment Management, Product, and Engineering—and external partners. It is a high-exposure role supporting Opto’s business and requires attention to detail, initiative, strong communication, and organizational skills. The specialist will advise on legal and regulatory matters concerning the formation, distribution and marketing, and operation of private funds, special purpose vehicles, and access funds. Responsibilities also include managing complex assignments and regulatory initiatives, improving legal processes through technology, supporting investor onboarding and fund lifecycle matters, conducting legal research and due diligence, coordinating with counsel and other parties, preparing regulatory filings, and handling fund-vehicle, entity, governance, and corporate matters. The position is based primarily onsite in Opto’s New York City office. The cash salary range is not provided in the posting.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with a major law firm or in-house legal department on investment funds.
Experience with legal and/or regulatory requirements for financial products and services, including private funds.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and own processes with minimal oversight.
Ability to identify inefficiencies and process pain points and solve them with a technology mindset.
Ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects, respond to urgent matters, and manage workload while maintaining timely deliverables.
Self-starter with a high sense of urgency, personal accountability, and ownership.
Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, constantly changing environment.
Substantive project management experience and exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

J.D. or advanced degree.
Direct experience with an SEC-registered investment adviser and/or broker-dealer.
Experience working in a startup environment.
Specialized experience with private investments.
Expertise with private fund offering documents and structures.
Experience with registered funds.

Responsibilities

Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to the formation, distribution and marketing, and operation of private funds, special purpose vehicles, and access funds.
Prepare and negotiate private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, side letters, investment management agreements, and other fund-related documents.
Project-manage complex assignments and regulatory initiatives across multiple stakeholders from start to finish.
Partner with internal teams to improve legal processes, implement technological solutions, and complete projects and deliverables.
Support client and relationship teams with investor onboarding, investor queries, and fund lifecycle processes.
Conduct legal research and due diligence review and analysis concerning securities laws, rules, regulations, and other matters related to the company’s business.
Build relationships and act as liaison among the company, outside counsel, vendors, and other internal and external parties.
Prepare and file regulatory compliance documentation as required, including Form ADV, Form D, and Blue Sky filings.
Form and maintain fund vehicles and general partner entities; support corporate governance, entity management, and organizational records; and assist with the company’s corporate and commercial matters.
Identify inefficiencies and process pain points and recommend and implement process improvements and technological solutions.